# PlotJoy vs ReadShort

The clearest difference is rating: ReadShort at 5.0 against PlotJoy's 1.7. ReadShort also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlotJoy sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per 7 days and ReadShort sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadShort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PlotJoy's written reviews are positive against 36% of ReadShort's.

PlotJoy ships an update fortnightly, ReadShort every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlotJoy | ReadShort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotjoy/id6764505522/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readshort/id6786505613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **35.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Zeyu Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895810851) | [BUBBLE GROUP HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786505615) |

## What reviewers say

### PlotJoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotjoy/id6764505522)

Discover trending story experiences and exclusive content with a wide collection of dramas and fiction. Enjoy immersive entertainment anytime, anywhere with regular updates and diverse categories.

**Highlights:** Trending story experiences, Exclusive content collection, Diverse story-driven content, Regular content updates, Seamless mobile viewing, Wide range of categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Coin Pack $018.99(C1) 2 | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack $019.99(C1) 1 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $29.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $39.90 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $046.99(0) 2 | $46.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack $046.99(C0) 2 | $46.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $059.99(0) 2 | $59.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $069.99(0) 2 | $69.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $079.99(0) 2 | $79.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $89.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $99.90 | per 7 days |
| Membership | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $199.99(0) 2 | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $199.99(1) 2 | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $199.99(2) 2 | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### ReadShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readshort/id6786505613)

Experience novels like never before with AI-narrated drama episodes. Watch stories unfold with expressive voices and cinematic pacing, then dive deeper into the original novels. Discover thousands of stories across all genres, with new content added daily.

**Highlights:** AI-narrated drama episodes, Cinematic pacing and expressive voices, Seamless switch between watching and reading, Vast library of stories and genres, Personalized daily story feed, New episodes and chapters added daily, Flexible consumption options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Vip | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Vip | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Vip | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Vip | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Vip | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| One-time Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |
| One -time Purchase | $35.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlotJoy free?

PlotJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ReadShort free?

ReadShort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PlotJoy or ReadShort?

ReadShort is rated higher. PlotJoy averages 1.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while ReadShort averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do PlotJoy or ReadShort have ads?

Neither PlotJoy nor ReadShort shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlotJoy or ReadShort?

PlotJoy ships an update fortnightly, and ReadShort every 10 days. Most recently, PlotJoy was updated on October 10, 2026 and ReadShort on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*